National Republican., 1887-12-01

Daniel X, Reeder came of good stock
and was born out In Blaln, Perry county,
Pa. In his carly life It was the rake,
the harrow, aud the plowshare which
were his tutors, and 10 TO the time he was
81 years of age the hardy lie of the farmer
was his lot. Then, as most all young men
did In those days, he learned trade-the
carpenters. He didn't get much practice
at this, flor he enlisted In 1861, aud went
out, l think, as corporal In company II,
of the 47th Pennsylvania volunteers. The
early days OF the war were "peppers"
times, and 1t only took about q year to send
Reeder home minus an arm. He lost this
limb at the battle of Poe otaligo, s, c.,
while In command Of his company. This
misfortune put an end to his soldering.
He returned home, and began his academic
education, for, as farmers boy, his oppor-
tunitles for book knowledge had been very
limited. He attended the Williamsburg Acad-
envy, at Loysville, Pa, for couple Of terms,
and then went to Eastman's College at
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. When he graduated
from here he was pretty well "booked up
and went to teaching. This didn't last long
for he fell victim to that hand-saw throat
complaint-bronchtis- his physician
told him he would have to pursue some
outdoor avocation. He went into various
kinds Of business affording him the de
sired exercise, and finally recovered. But
be was worker--early and late-every-
where, and temporary illness didn't seem
to dampen his ardor q particle. Many q
time have talked over Reeder's political
industry (for he never had much ambition
for ofilce), and he was tireless laborer In
'St.hhss-afeeld. He -afeeld. With good deal of pardonable
pride the captain tells how, when he was a
student at Eastmau's College, they insisted
on running him for treasurer Of Perry
county, and he came within 40 votes Of
being elected. That does speak pretty well
for the popularity OF school boy.
There ia one fact that Is rather remark
able for man who has been as industrious
worker as my friend, the captain, and
that Is he never asked for single parry
preferment Of honor or position. This Is
the first time he has ever stood up In his
boots and made dead straight run for
anything; and II he isn't elected door
keeper Of the next House It won't be be-
the past few years Capt, Reeder's business
has pecessitated his residence here In Wash
ington, and we all know him. he Is truly
self-made man, modest, unassuming. self
reliant, faithful iu the discharge of every
duty. He isn't a blear.eyed politician, nor
lobby loafer, nor an axe grinder, nor wire
puller. The close of the day finds him in
the bosom of his interesting family, aud he
has won the respect Of all with whom he
has come In contact. Friends! He has a
host Of them who know his worth.
Now, am not politician, and don't
take any intereet in who's elected to this
office or to that; but tell you just what
told my old friend Reeder, this morning.
when he stated that he was candidate fol-
the oorkeepership of the House, "You de-
serve all you get. You've been a tlrelesf
and faithful worker, and your friends are
proud Of you. 1t isn't often get chance
to say good word for one of my friends
or to print their picture; but now there's a
chance to put in one for old Pennsylvania,
to revive memories Of the old days, to tell
your neighbors and friends what l know
about you, and I'm going to do It,"
have said that the captain Is a self-madt
man. For this he deserves unbounded
credit. He is an upright and reliable citi
zen. This no one knows better than
And what have said of this tried friend Of
mine. should be glad to repeat II he were
candidate for judge at horse trot, or dea
con Of q church. BILLY FORD.